Dm Michael Sarran Gphr

Michael Sarran has extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational development. Michael currently serves as the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development at American Consulting Professionals, LLC, where they oversee the administration of human resource programs and leads the Talent Acquisition function.

Prior to their current role, Sarran worked as the Assistant Vice President of HR & Global Organizational Effectiveness at the University of Maryland Global Campus. In this position, they led teams focused on talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development, and HR business partnerships. Michael also combined multiple functions within HR to create an Organizational Effectiveness Unit.

Sarran has also provided high-level consulting services as an HR, Leadership, and Organizational Development Consultant at The Strategic Organization. During their time there, they specialized in leadership development, executive succession planning, strategic business planning, and HR strategies.

Before their consulting role, Sarran worked at PCL Construction Enterprises as the Director of Professional & Organizational Development, Human Resources. Michael facilitated strategic planning sessions, modernized the company's learning function, and successfully integrated a new construction company into PCL.

Sarran also has experience in leadership development and learning at Bank of America, where they served as the First Vice President of Leadership Development & Learning, and at Rolls-Royce as a Senior Leadership Development Specialist.

Earlier in their career, Sarran worked as a Leadership Development Specialist at T-Mobile, where they coached and trained leaders for improved performance. Michael also held various roles in organizational development, training, and leadership development at Regions Bank.

Before entering the corporate world, Sarran served as a Motor Transport Operator in the US Army.

Overall, Sarran's work experience demonstrates their expertise in human resources, leadership development, organizational development, and strategic planning.

Michael Sarran, DM, GPHR, SPHR, has a strong educational background in management and human resources. Michael obtained their Doctor's Degree in Management: Global Leadership from Colorado Technical University in 2017. Prior to that, they earned a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in 2011. In 2005, they completed a Master's degree in Professional Development, with a focus on Organizational Development, Adult Learning, and Leadership Development, from Amberton University. Their undergraduate studies were completed at The University of Alabama, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business in 2003.

In addition to their formal education, Michael Sarran has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Michael achieved the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI in April 2021. Michael also holds the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification from HRCI, obtained in December 2020. Furthermore, they hold the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, which they received from SHRM in January 2015. Additionally, they have a certification in 360 Feedback from Korn Ferry Academy, although the specific timing of this certification is not provided.